US President Donald Trump embarked on a tour of Asia on Friday aimed at easing trade tensions and mending frayed ties with China, beginning with a summit of Southeast Asian nations in Malaysia before heading to Japan to meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Trump told reporters that he could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his trip. 

Oct 25, 2025, 6:55

Clashes between Syrian authorities and French jihadists entrenched in the Harem camp demonstrate the challenges the new regime faces in integrating these foreign groups into society.

Oct 25, 2025, 7:06

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says travellers who register at border will be subjected to such measures

Oct 26, 2025, 8:57

The Ivory Coast heads to the polls on Saturday. Five candidates – among them President Alassane Ouattara – are competing for the top job, while several key rivals have been excluded from the race. 

Oct 25, 2025, 9:43

Poor showing in Sunday’s election would deal hammer blow to country’s radical libertarian president, Javier Mileia

Oct 25, 2025, 9:51

OpenAI’s Atlas promises AI-powered convenience. The price? Letting ChatGPT track and store “memories” of what you do online.

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